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On YouTubeRasmus Dahlin News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 7
Sabres pounce on Canadiens, win Game 1; Rasmus Dahlin OK after blocking shot 
BUFFALO – The Sabres needed less than two periods against the Montreal Canadiens to accomplish what the Tampa Bay Lightning couldn’t in seven games. Against
Buffalo Sabres News / ESPN / May 6
Sabres take Game 1 as power play finally emerges
The Sabres defeated the Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round series Wednesday with a power-play showing the likes of which Buffalo hadn't been able to produce since March.
Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / May 6
Double Minors: Buffalo’s Power Play Strikes in Game One Win
Just like their first round series, the Sabres hold a 1-0 lead after taking game one at home by a score of 4-2. The script was different than the Bruins series, however.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7
Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot for Sabres
The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Wednesday night with the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks both picking up wins. Let's dig a little deeper into both of those games and pick out the biggest winners and losers from the night.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Josh Doan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 6
Sabres’ Josh Doan ends 19-year drought with explosive start in Canadiens series
The Buffalo Sabres are taking on the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This is uncharted territory for both teams, as they haven’t made it this far in a long time.
Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / May 6
Buffalo Sabres Next Playoff Hurdle: The Last Canadian Team
The Buffalo Sabres face the Montreal Canadiens in Round Two of the playoffs. The Buffalo Sabres finished off the Boston Bruins in Game Six and advanced to Round Two.
Rasmus Dahlin News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 6
After long wait, Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin having blast in playoffs: ‘A ton of fun’
BUFFALO – Mattias Samuelsson plays alongside Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin on the ice and sits next to him in the dressing room. The 26-year-old defensemen, who have been teammates for six seasons, know each other well.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Sick Podcast / May 6
The Puck Drops Tonight For Habs VS. Sabres Series
While all the other 2nd round series have already started, the Montreal Canadiens will finally get theirs underway tonight against the Buffalo Sabres.
Sam Carrick News / Athlon Sports / May 6
Sabres Announce Sam Carrick News Before Game 1 vs. Canadiens
The Buffalo Sabres are set to face off against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the second round. The Sabres will be looking to start the series on the right foot by defeating the Habs at home.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 5
Trailblazing Sabres seek better home showing to begin Canadiens series
The Buffalo Sabres find themselves breathing rarefied air after advancing to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs for the first time since 2007.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 5
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Sabres vs. Canadiens series preview
Buffalo Sabres: 1st in Atlantic Division, 109 points Montreal Canadiens: 3rd Atlantic Division, 106 points Schedule (ET) For the first time since current NHL GMs Chris Drury and Daniel Briere last served as the team’s co-captains in the spring of 2007, the Buffalo Sabres have a winner.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 5
3 Critical Sabres Needed to Beat the Canadiens
The final buzzer sounded and a monkey had been swiftly removed from the backs of the Buffalo Sabres. With a 4-1 victory in Game 6, the Sabres punched their ticket to the second round for the first time since 2007.
Rasmus Dahlin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5
Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘amazing’ reaction to fan reception before Canadiens series
The Buffalo Sabres will take on the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. One of these teams will play to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4
The Blade Gang gets shoutout from Buffalo mayor ahead of Canadiens series
The Buffalo Sabres not only made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011, but they also won a postseason series for the first time since 2007 thanks to their six-game victory over the Boston Bruins last week.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 4
3 Keys for the Sabres to Defeat the Canadiens in the 2nd Round
Since the Buffalo Sabres wrapped up their series with a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins, they have been in a holding pattern. This entire season has felt improbably in one way or another, yet the Sabres had time to rest a bit before knowing who their next opponent would be.
Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 4
Sabres F Sam Carrick (arm) could practice on Tuesday
Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a left arm injury and could return to practice on Tuesday. Carrick, 34, initially was expected to miss the Eastern Conference second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4
Rasmus Dahlin, Gabriel Landeskog, Jonathan Toews Named Masterton Trophy Finalists
The NHL has announced its three finalists for the Bill Masterton Trophy: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog, and Winnipeg Jets forward Jonathan Toews.
Lindy Ruff News / The Hockey Writers / May 4
Sabres’ Lindy Ruff Deserves to Win the Jack Adams Award
When the Buffalo Sabres hired Lindy Ruff as their head coach before the 2024–25 season, there was one goal in mind: simply make the playoffs. In his first season back behind the bench, the team fell short and missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 14th straight year.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3
Sabres to be without 2 key forwards for second-round series
The Buffalo Sabres hadn’t advanced out of the first round of the playoffs since 2007 before taking down the Boston Bruins in Game 6, but Lindy Ruff and company have their sights set on much more than just one series.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3
Sabres’ Noah Ostlund, Sam Carrick Expected To Miss Second Round
The Buffalo Sabres expect to be without centers Noah Ostlund and Sam Carrick for their upcoming second-round series, head coach Lindy Ruff announced today.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 2
‘He’s the little dog that everyone’s scared of’: Sabres teammates praise Zach Benson’s tenacious play
One of the more underappreciated players on the Buffalo Sabres roster is getting props from his teammates. In Game 6 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals, Sabres forward Zach Benson played a big role in the team’s 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins, clinching the team’s first series win in 19 years.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Sabres continue historic season with first playoff series win in 19 years
Ending a long drought just to get into the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres take their historic season one step further on Friday night.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Spun / April 29
Sabres Fans Go Viral For Incredible National Anthem During Stanley Cup Playoffs
When the microphone failed during the national anthem in Game 5 between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres, the fans offered to help. Just before puck drop, singer-songwriter Cami Clune was singing the national anthem at the KeyBank Center.
David Pastrnak News / Yardbarker / April 28
David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with overtime winner in Game 5 against Sabres
Right winger David Pastrnak ruined the party for Buffalo when he scored on a partial breakaway at the 9:14 mark of overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory.
Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 27
Playoff Buffalo Sabres Have A Good Problem
The Buffalo Sabres, new to the playoff scene, have a problem on their hands. The Buffalo Sabres have built their arsenal of players over the course of their 14-season-long playoff drought.
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